Year: 2017

The Steve Austin Show – Unleashed! Release Date: July 27, 2017 Recap by: Chris Gaspare DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Top Newsworthy Items – Callis was responsible for naming Kurgan and The Oddities, which was Vince Russo’s “baby.” – WWF wouldn’t allow a segment to be filmed at Waco for Callis’s Jackal character. – Sadly, Austin’s beloved dog, Hershey, was put […]

WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: X-Pac 1,2,360 w/ Madusa on why she dropped the Women’s Title in the trash can, the pay differences between male and female wrestlers, how she became “one of the boys” (Ep. 47)

X-Pac 1,2,360 – Episode 47 Release Date: July 26, 2017 Recap by: Christopher Gaspere, PWPodcasts.com Specialist DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Top Newsworthy Items – Madusa still thinks throwing the WWF Women’s title in the trash can is a large part of her legacy. – Madusa has two podcasts – one for adults and one for kids – and is working […]

WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: Sam Roberts Wrestling Show w/ Jim Ross on the terms of his WWE return, the passing of his wife, working with New Japan, the Mae Young Classic (Ep. 144)

Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast Release Date: July 27, 2017 Guest: Jim Ross Recap By: Matthew Wilkinson DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Newsworthy Items JR reveals his WWE contract is for 40 dates. JR expects to work with WWE for the rest of his career. JR is signed to a two year deal with WWE. JR believes the Mae Young Classic will […]

QUICK QUOTES: D’Lo Brown on where his chest protector gimmick came from, if he was mad over the DX parody of The Nation, working with A.J. Styles in TNA

D’Lo Brown was recently interviewed on The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling podcast, and talked about Russo vs. Cornette, his time in WWE, and more. Here are some of the highlights they sent along: Where does he sit in the Cornette vs. Russo discussion: “I am in a weird spot. I love them both. I respect them both. For […]

NEWS: Ed Nordholm is not going to open “another conversation” over the Broken Universe

Ed Nordholm, the Executive Vice President of Anthem Sports & Entertainment, was interviewed by Sports Illustrated. He talked in-depth about the Broken Universe ownership controversy. Here are some of the highlights: Why he thinks Anthem/GFW is in the right over the Broken Universe gimmick: “Because Matt Hardy, his brother [Jeff Hardy], and his wife [Reby Hardy] have all signed contracts […]

QUICK QUOTES: Carmella on joining the cast of Total Divas, the Mae Young Classic, her relationship with Big Cass

Carmella was recently interviewed by Muscle & Fitness to help promote her addition to the cast of Total Divas. She also talked about a variety of WWE topics. Here are the highlights: If she’s comfortable having personal moments aired on Total Divas: “It’s definitely not something I’m used to. Being a WWE superstar, I mean…there’s a difference between Carmella on Smackdown […]

QUICK QUOTES: Jerry Lawler on why Talking Smack may have been cancelled, if he knew The Great Khali was at Battleground

On the most recent episode of Dinner With The King, Jerry Lawler talked about The Great Khali, Talking Smack, and more. Here are some of the highlights they sent along: If there’s any truth to Vince McMahon being mad that New Day was on Talking Smack before their debut: “As far as anything, like Vince’s decisions, who really knows other […]

QUICK QUOTES: James Storm on not being used to the GFW name yet, if he was surprised Jeff Jarrett returned to the company, why the DCC didn’t work

James Storm was recently interviewed by Brian Fritz at The Sporting News and talked about a variety of GFW/TNA subjects. Here are some of the highlights: The company’s name change to GFW: “I don’t think I’ve gotten used to it yet. I still call it TNA Wrestling or Impact Wrestling. I haven’t gotten used to the Global Force part of it […]

PODCAST RECAPS

WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: We Watch Wrestling #198 on the favorite wrestlers of drive-thru employees, Matt’s second favorite WWE memory, the life lessons that wrestling has taught them

We Watch Wrestling Issue 198 Release Date: June 14, 2017 DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Top Stories: Answering fan questions Who is the favorite wrestler of random fast food workers The guys reveal how and when they met. The hosts Subjects Covered (Timestamps): 0:00 – Hey…Do you watch wrestling?! 12:50 – Who are the favorite wrestlers of drive thru workers?! 21:25 […]

QUICK QUOTES: Jim Ross on Battleground, the Punjabi Prison, “expecting a bit more” from the Styles/Owens match

July 25, 2017 Andrew Soucek

At JRsbarbq.com, Jim Ross posted his most recent blog where he gave his thoughts on the Battleground pay-per-view. Here are the highlights: His overall thoughts on Battleground: “I appreciated the work rate of the men and women who participated on the event from Philly as that’s always the start for me, effort/work rate. Any time two major, main event level matches have little to […]

WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: E&C Pod of Awesomeness w/ A.J. Styles on why he left TNA, the critique Vince McMahon had of him, and the current roster members Edge and Christian would have liked to feud with

July 25, 2017 Andrew Soucek

Edge & Christian’s Pod of Awesomeness Recap Episode 18 with A.J. Styles Recap By: Jeff Indelicato DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD “For The Benefit of Those with No Time” (Top Stories) Among the current roster, Edge would’ve liked to have feuds with Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, A.J. Styles and Sami Zayn. Christian would also like to face off against Styles and […]

QUICK QUOTES: Shane Douglas on the Jim Ross/NJPW announcing controversy, Curt Hennig’s “Perfect rib”

July 24, 2017 Andrew Soucek

On the most recent episode of the Triple Threat Podcast, Shane Douglas talked about Jim Ross and NJPW, as well as Curt Hennig’s ribs on the locker room. Here are some of the highlights they sent along: On the fan backlash to Jim Ross / NJPW commentary: “Having been a commentator on pay-per-view broadcasts I can tell you that it […]

QUICK QUOTES: Sean Mooney on his personal experiences with Hulk Hogan, how he got into the business, his podcast with Jim Duggan

July 24, 2017 Andrew Soucek

Sean Mooney was a recent guest on the Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling podcast to promote his new podcast with Jim Duggan. He talked about a variety of wrestling subjects on the show, here are some of the highlights they sent along: His return to wrestling with MLW Radio’s Primetime Podcast alongside Hacksaw Jim Duggan: “I am pretty tech […]

WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: Something to Wrestle With on Demolition – the rise and fall of the legendary group, why Ax was replaced by Crush, the revelation of where “Doot Doot Doot” comes from, where do they rank on Bruce’s all-time WWE tag teams? (Ep. 55)

July 23, 2017 Andrew Soucek

Something To Wrestle With Bruce Prichard – Demolition Air date: July 14, 2017 Recap by: Jeff Rush, PWPodcasts.com Specialist DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Noteworthy items: Though Bruce has a bit of a reputation as being a WWF-lifer and apologist, over the course of this show, he proclaimed to be a bigger fan of both Demolition members earlier persona’s prior to […]

QUICK QUOTES: Jinder Mahal on the Punjabi Prison match, friendship with Drew McIntyre, going into the WWE Hall of Fame someday

WWE Champion Jinder Mahal recently spoke with Nick Piccone of PhillyVoice.com ahead of his Punjabi Prison match against Randy Orton on Sunday night. Here are some of the highlights: Mahal’s thoughts on the Punjabi Prison match and performing in Philly: “I love performing in Philly. The fans aren’t scared to voice their opinions. Sometimes their opinions are split, sometimes half […]

WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast w/ Wade Keller on why the Jason Jordan storyline could be a good thing, if Brock Lesnar should return to UFC, is it time for a Shield reunion? (Ep. 143)

Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast Release Date: July 20, 2017 Guest: Wade Keller Recap by: Matthew Wilkinson DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Newsworthy Items Sam Roberts will be part of the Battleground Kick Off Show. Wade Keller believes Samoa Joe’s booking has been a summer highlight. Wade believes the Jason Jordan angle could be good for him. Sam believes cancelling Talking Smack is […]

WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: Bischoff on Wrestling – Call in show on his reputation of stealing talent, the surprising star he thinks could make it to the mainstream, walking in on a naked Randy Savage (Ep. 52)

Bischoff on Wrestling with Co-Host Nick Hausman Episode 52: 1 Year Anniversary Live, Call-In Show (Part 1) Release Date: July 19, 2017 Recap by: Ryan Thompson DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Top Newsworthy Items: – This is part one of a two-part call in show. – Eric once had to do a forced landing in a plane he was piloting, similar […]

WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: MLW Radio #288 – the end of Talking Smack, reaction to the Kurt Angle/Jason Jordan storyline, Elias Samson’s guitar shot, will Ronda Rousey head to WWE?